Mini Cottage Pies in a Muffin Tin
Little individual cottage pies with a crisp mash shell and rich beef filling, perfect for small hands.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.05 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until soft. Drain well and let the steam rise for 2 minutes.
15 min - 2
Mash with the butter and salt until very smooth and fairly stiff. Do not add milk.
- 3
Heat the oil in a pan and brown the mince for 5 minutes. Add the onion and carrot and cook for 5 minutes.
5 min - 4
Stir in the tomato purée and flour for 1 minute, then add the water and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes until thick.
10 min - 5
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Grease a 12 hole muffin tin with butter. Press mash around the base and sides of each hole to make a shell.
- 6
Spoon in the mince, top with a little more mash and the cheese.
- 7
Bake for 20 minutes until the tops are crisp and golden. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before lifting out.
20 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.